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I am on 50mcg Fentanyl patch at a little over 24 hours now on my first one. Needed to shower and was scared it might fall off so I covered the patch with a waterproof bandage. I was wondering if this was safe or not? I read different opinions online and wasn t sure what to believe?
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM You may bathe, shower, or swim while wearing a fentanyl skin patch. However, be careful to wash and dry the area around the patch gently. Rubbing may cause the patch to get loose or come off. If this does occur, throw away the patch and apply a new one in a different place. Make sure the area is completely dry before applying the new patch. Hope my answer will help you Best regards
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Is It Safe To Shower While On Fentanyl Patch?
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM You may bathe, shower, or swim while wearing a fentanyl skin patch. However, be careful to wash and dry the area around the patch gently. Rubbing may cause the patch to get loose or come off. If this does occur, throw away the patch and apply a new one in a different place. Make sure the area is completely dry before applying the new patch. Hope my answer will help you Best regards